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Crime
Punjab Police Conduct 468 Raids, Arrest 181 in Day 276 of ‘Gangstran te Vaar’
✍️ Patiala Politics
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:19 AM
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On the 276th day of the anti‑gang ‘Gangstran te Vaar’ drive, Punjab police carried out 468 raids across the state and detained 181 suspects.
Punjab police marked the 276th day of the ‘Gangstran te Vaar’ anti‑gang operation with a massive sweep that involved 468 separate raids across the state. The coordinated action targeted suspected members of criminal gangs that have been under police scrutiny for months.
The raids, conducted simultaneously in multiple districts, resulted in the arrest of 181 individuals believed to be linked to organized crime networks. Authorities have not disclosed the specific charges, but the operation is part of a broader effort to curb gang‑related violence and illegal activities in Punjab.
Police officials said the operation will continue until the identified networks are dismantled, emphasizing that the recent arrests are only a part of an ongoing crackdown. The scale of the raids underscores the state's commitment to restoring law and order in affected areas.
The raids, conducted simultaneously in multiple districts, resulted in the arrest of 181 individuals believed to be linked to organized crime networks. Authorities have not disclosed the specific charges, but the operation is part of a broader effort to curb gang‑related violence and illegal activities in Punjab.
Police officials said the operation will continue until the identified networks are dismantled, emphasizing that the recent arrests are only a part of an ongoing crackdown. The scale of the raids underscores the state's commitment to restoring law and order in affected areas.